Question

Do you always understand directions on a bottle of medicine? Do you know what is meant by “Take only as directed”? Read the following directions and see if you understand them.

“To reduce pain, take two tablets (药片) with water, followed by one tablet every eight hours, as required. For night-time and early morning relief (减缓疼痛) take two tablets at bedtime. Do not take more than six tablets in twenty-four hours.

For children of six t twelve years old, give half the amount (量). For children under six years old, ask your doctor’s advice.

Reduce the amount if you suffer from restlessness or sleeplessness after taking the medicine.

1. How many tablets at most can a person over 12 have in 24 hours?

A. Three B. Four C. Six D. Eight

2.How many tablets should a nine-year-old kid normally take in 24 hours?

A. Half a tablet B. One tablet

C. Two tablets D. Four tablets

3.What is the advice for one who cannot sleep well after taking the medicine?

A. Stop taking the medicine at bedtime.

B. Continue to take the normal amount

C. Take more than the normal amount

D. Take less than the normal amount

4. It can be inferred from the medicine directions that this medicine ______.

A. helps you to fall asleep quickly

B. may be dangerous to small children

C. cannot be taken if one feels sleepy

D. should not be taken by kids under 6

5.This text is most probably taken from a _______.

A. textbook B. newsreel

C. doctor’s notebook D. bottle of medicine

Answer 1